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Nasdaq moves to tighten IPO rules for small-cap listings amid volatility concerns 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
Billions lost via banking app scams 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
SARS targets social influencers in expanded taxpayer segmentation model 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
FSCA calls for united front against rising financial crime 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
Collaboration key to fight cybercrime, judges agree 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
Strengthening defences against fraud: Lessons from Investec’s Kevin Hogan 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
Hybrid equity instrument definition withdrawn from draft tax laws 386 CompliNEWS 05 Sep 2025
FSCA publishes draft Conduct Standard on securities financing transactions 385 CompliNEWS 02 Sep 2025
Treasury withdraws proposed tax amendment threatening preference shares 385 CompliNEWS 02 Sep 2025
Western Cape takes NHI Act to Constitutional Court over lack of public participation 385 CompliNEWS 02 Sep 2025
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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is the process of defining a business’s long-term direction, setting priorities, allocating resources, and establishing a roadmap to achieve business objectives. It helps businesses move beyond day-to-day operations to focus on sustainable growth, competitive positioning, and future opportunities. While strategic planning is essential for businesses of all sizes, smaller businesses face unique challenges that can make the process difficult and, in some cases, neglected altogether.

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